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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.89, 663.47 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.89, 663.47 and 271.04 is: 373.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.89 : 663.47 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.89/663.47 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.89x = 663.47 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.89x = 179,829.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,829.25/480.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.95

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